2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB9 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 38 L |